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Device Advice
2025-08-07 09:30:00 2025-08-07 11:30:00 America/Chicago Device Advice Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe

Thursday, August 07
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 09:30:00 2025-08-07 11:30:00 America/Chicago Device Advice Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Computer Cafe

Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Computer & Technology |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Summer Foam Party with Absolute Science!-Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch-Outside
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Absolute Science will be bringing out there MEGA FOAM BLASTER! The foam is non-slippery, non-toxic, non-staining, non-allergenic, and bio-degradable. Register for some OUTSIDE fun!
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
¿Qué es la tutela? - en español
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Aprenda sobre el proceso de tutela y quién puede tomar decisiones para sus hijos en caso de que usted no pueda hacerlo. Presentado en español.
Go Bilingual de verano en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual Summer at the Library
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
This event is full
Walking Book Club - Be Ready When the Luck Happens: a memoir by Ina Garten
Wed, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
Rescheduled
Google Tools: Docs
Wed, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, August 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Learn how to create, edit, and share word processing documents using Google Docs. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Device Advice
Thu, Aug 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Selling on eBay
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Learn how to create an auction, employ selling strategies to maximize profit, navigate eBay's rules and earn seller ratings that boost future business.
Stories at Lords Park Zoo - Under the Hickory Tree
Thu, Aug 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
In The Community
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and listen to a 30 minute storytime about different animal friends. Lords Park Zoo 325 Hiawatha Dr. Elgin, IL 60120
Book Bike: Stories At Lords Park Zoo
Thu, Aug 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Location: Lords Park Zoo
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Centro de Informacion Elgin - 1885 Lin Lor Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Party
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Has your child finished the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program? Congratulations! Join us for a special party for graduates of this Early Literacy program.
Registration is now closed
MS Excel Series
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South Elgin Branch
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
This event is full
Google Tools: Docs
Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create, edit, and share word processing documents using Google Docs. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Writers on the Fox
Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.
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